The umpires have taken the players off the field because of bad light. After India captain Rohit confirmed he would continue with pacers, the umpires had no option but to halt play due to bad light.
At stumps on Day 2, New Zealand are sitting in control on 180/3 in 50 overs to stretch their lead to 134 runs.
They dominated the day courtesy of their pacers. Matt Henry took 5/15, while Will O'Rourke claimed 4/22 to bowl out India for 46 in 31.2 overs -- their lowest total in a Test match at home.
New Zealand dominated with the bat, courtesy of Conway's sparkling knock of 91.
Ravindra was unbeaten on 22, while Mitchell on 14 at close of play on the second day.
Unless India can grab a few quick wickets early on Day 3, New Zealand look on course to build a sizeable which could ensure they bat just once in the Test match on a pitch which is gradually getting difficult for batters.
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